Breaking News: The head coach of Indiana pacers has terminated his employment with the team today…..

Breaking News: The head coach of Indiana pacers has terminated his employment with the team today…..

Before the 2025 NBA Draft began, it was clear the Indiana Pacers were eager to add a contributor. Just before the first round tipped off, Indiana struck a deal with the San Antonio Spurs, acquiring the 38th pick. With the Pacers financial picture in mind, adding a rookie on a lower-salary deal made strategic sense.

That pick gave Indiana a shot at doing just that. And after a day of waiting, the Pacers made their selection early in the second round by bringing in Marquette product Kameron Jones, a 23-year old from Tennessee. He spent four seasons with the Golden Eagles and evolved tremendously year over year.

As a freshman, Jones came off the bench and learned the ropes. His scoring more than doubled as a sophomore, and his efficiency jumped in year three. When Tyler Kolek left Marquette for the NBA, Jones assumed more playmaking responsibilities. His assists per game number then rose from 2.4 per game to 5.9 as a senior, and that passing tied together his ball handling skills.

Each year, Jones added a new layer to his game. The Pacers current front office likes when players who work on their craft and continuously develop – Jones fits that mold.

“I like it!” Pacers President of Basketball Operations Kevin Pritchard tweeted after the pick.

As a senior, Jones averaged 19.2 points and 5.9 assists per game while shooting 48.3% from the field. He was a consensus second team All-American honoree and was a finalist for the Bob Cousy Award. Importantly for Indiana, he did a lot of things that suggest he will fit well in the Pacers system.

Indiana’s identity is built on pace, ball movement, possessions, and efficiency. Those principles have propelled them to consecutive Eastern Conference Finals and a recent trip to the NBA Finals. Clearly, their identity is successful, and it requires specific strengths from players at certain positions.